COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Žilavka, Bena Krkosija
PRODUCER
Brkic Winery
REGION
Herzegovina
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Greda 2019 is a white wine from Brkic Winery in Herzegovina, Bosnia & Herzegovina, primarily made from the indigenous Žilavka grape with a small addition of Bena Krkosija. The wine originates from the 'Greda' vineyard, a plateau characterized by karst limestone soils at elevations between 250-400 meters. Brkic Winery is a family-run estate with a long history, now led by Josip Brkic, who champions biodynamic farming practices and the preservation of local grape varietals. The winery emphasizes minimal intervention in its winemaking process, aiming to reflect the purity and balance of the land. This wine is distinctive for its use of indigenous grapes, biodynamic viticulture, and aging in traditional Bosnian oak.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located between 800-1,300 feet above sea level.
Fact 02
The 'Greda' vineyard is a specific plateau known for its limestone soils.
Fact 03
Brkic Winery uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 04
95% of Brkic's production is sold domestically in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Greda 2019 is produced using biodynamic farming methods. Grapes are fermented using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an extended aging process of 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, with some indications of aging in local Bosnian oak. The winery emphasizes a philosophy of minimal intervention, utilizing gravity for wine movement and avoiding pumps and filtration when feasible to preserve the wine's natural character.
